Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
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Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
#4179Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
Performance
46.353.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.740.7
Battery
22.422.4
Build
67.985.2
Connectivity
52.150.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.635.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, released in 2014, features a TFT display, while the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020) utilizes a PLS LCD, both with a 5.0-inch size and 540 x 960 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Grand Prime is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz, whereas the J2 Core has a slightly faster Snapdragon 425 at 1.4 GHz, along with more RAM at 16GB compared to the Grand Prime's 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2600 mAh, and neither device supports fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Grand Prime runs on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to Lollipop, while the J2 Core operates on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience.
- Both phones have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the J2 Core is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (2020)
General
Release Date
2014
2020, April 27
Announced
2014, September 30
2020, April 27
Description
Versions: G530F, G530FZ, G530Y, G530H, G530FZ/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slotsAvailable as Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition with Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset and Android 5.0
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Spreadtrum SC7730 (Value Edition)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (Value Edition)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306Mali-400 (Value Edition)
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.8 x 72.1 x 8.6 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.34 in)
143.4 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
156 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Gray, Gold
Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.99 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2/5.1.1 (Lollipop)Android 5.1 (Lollipop) - G531F
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity